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How to get fromTallinn to Ostrov Valaamby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tallinn to Ostrov Valaam by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, Hydrofoil

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    1. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry ferry
    14h 38m
    ₽8,000–12,708

  2. Bus, Hydrofoil via Jõhvi

    1. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaambus bus 396 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jõhvi to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry ferry
    16h 39m
    ₽9,884–14,777

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  • Distance: 920.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Ostrov Valaam, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Tallinn to Ostrov Valaam. However, you can take the bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, take the bus to Sortavala, walk to Sortavala Pier, then take the ferry to Valaam Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Valaam Pier via Jõhvi bussijaam, Jõhvi, Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Sortavala, and Sortavala Pier in around 16h 39m.

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